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INTERVIEW: Life as a Political Asylum Seeker in Australia
With his face covered in goggles, protective gas mask and yellow hard-hat that symbolised the pro-democracy movement, Eldia was one of the students involved in the 2019 Siege of Polytechnic University in Hong Kong. An estimated 1,300 people were detained during the turmoil. Eldia, 21, was among them. Although he had taken part in the protest peacefully, he was arrested and...
The Shrinking Forest
‘Itch’ (noun) “… an irritating sensation on the skin that makes one want to scratch the affected part”. What may have started as ‘an irritating sensation on the skin’, regrettably has developed into a full-blown cancer affecting the nation’s vital organs. I am talking about authoritarianism. Shortly after World War II, George Orwell published his novel ‘1984’. The story was set in...
Who’s Adding or Removing The PM From Their Christmas Card List?
Apparently, many are adding or removing Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, from their Christmas card mailing list. Here are the notable ten … Novak Djokovic, added. Despite new covid cases being less last year on 30 Dec 2021 at 33,811 when Mr. Djokovic was in Australia last and the numbers being higher now at 39,695 on 29 Dec 2022, the tennis...
Phillip Adams Must Go
I believe people should be allowed to say what they want. Free speech is a human right. Should you have to pay for it, though? Take yesterday’s reply to Kamahl from taxpayer-funded ABC journalist, Phillip Adams: Phillip Adams @PhillipAdams_1 Clearly, Kamahl, he made you an Honorary White. Whereas one of the most towering political figures of the 20th century was deemed unworthy of Bradman’s...
Mr. Adams and his ‘RWNJ’ Slur against an Icon
Federation University’s Verity Archer discovered a letter written in 1975 by Sir Donald Bradman, the greatest cricket batsman ever to play with an unparalleled average of 99.94, to newly elected Prime Minister, Malcolm Fraser. The 1975 federal election was undoubtedly a fiercely contested battle. Emotions were high. As any citizen was and is entitled to do, Bradman took a side...
Merry Christmas
As we end Advent and transition tonight into the twelve day Christmas season itself, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry and Joyous Christmas. May you find comfort and joy in the knowledge that a Saviour was born for you this day 2,022 years ago. Kenelm
The F-Word
It’s time to face facts, there is a dirty word in Australian politics: ‘freedom’. The ‘freedom movement’ is not popular and thatis a hard pill to swallow for many liberty-loving Aussies. Australia does not have an embattled history of freedom, like the United States. We did not fight for our freedom, we accepted British rule. While our Forces have gallantly fought...
Australia’s Taiwan Visit Sparks Ugly CCP Sabre-Rattling
This month, six members of Australia's federal parliament, composed of both Labor and Coalition members, visited Taiwan. This diplomatic excursion was organised by Liberal politician Scott Buchholz and involved former Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce, as well as Labor MPs Meryl Swanson and Libby Coker. Under intense pressure from the Chinese Communist Party and no doubt advised by the Department...